Wales
Lledwyn Mawr
526M
1726FT
About Lledwyn Mawr
Situated in the undulating northern reaches of the Berwyns, this heather-clad Tump offers a rugged, pathless experience away from the busier main ridges. At 526m, the summit provides a clear perspective over the upper Ceiriog Valley and towards the bulk of Cadair Bronwen, making it a rewarding detour for those seeking solitude.
Key Statistics
Rank
285th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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30.9m
Nearest Town
Y Bala
Geology
The ground beneath you is formed from Glyn Gower Siltstone. This fine-grained rock was created from layers of ancient mud and silt that compressed over time.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH904287
Latitude
52.8446°N
Longitude
3.6287°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Welsh in origin, with 'Lled' meaning breadth or wide and 'Gwyn' meaning white or fair; together with 'Mawr' (Great), it describes a 'Great Wide White Slope,' possibly referring to its appearance under winter snow or cotton grass.
- •It is often climbed alongside its smaller neighbor, Lledwyn Bach, as part of a long moorland traverse between the Dee and Ceiriog valleys.
- •The summit plateau offers a specific and impressive view of the 'Berwyn Three' to the south: Cadair Bronwen, Cadair Berwyn, and Moel Sych.
- •A visit here usually involves negotiating significant stretches of pathless blanket bog, a terrain that ensures the hill remains one of the quietest spots in the range.
- •The local definition of a 'dry path' on these slopes usually refers to any patch of heather that doesn't immediately sink to ankle depth.